Beyond the Established Gateway Cities: JLL Identifies the Leading ‘New World Cities’

JLL | November 4, 2015

The old concept of a global city hierarchy is being replaced by the concept of city clusters and systems of cities Established World Cities' remain dominant commercially but face stiff competition and tough growth challenges Several 'Emerging World Cities' break from the pack and are on a fast track to maturity Mid-sized, globally specialised 'New World Cities' are drawing capital, corporations and talent LONDON, 4 November 2015 - New research from JLL (NYSE:JLL) in conjunction with The Business of Cities reveals that the old world order and the traditional hierarchy of cities is breaking down. Globalisation, urbanisation and technolo...